1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-10-2016, 08:33 PM

I'll post some pictures of progress during the build.

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-10-2016, 08:49 PM

Delivered on transport.

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-10-2016, 08:59 PM

Pulling the drivetrain.

**Beau2a** · 06-10-2016, 09:11 PM

Subscribed. Congrats on the project.

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-11-2016, 01:49 AM

Pulling the 4WD front suspension.

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-11-2016, 01:53 AM

Installing a 1977 C10 front cross member and suspension.

gringoloco · 06-11-2016, 05:59 AM

Making it look easy! From experience, if you are planning on going low, nix the x-member that tied the old spring perches together, as it will cause driveshaft interference.

If you have them, please post your measurements for front and t-arm crossmembers, lots of folks ask the question here frequently.

Keep up the good work!

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-12-2016, 03:23 PM

Touch up original undercoat and paint under body.

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-12-2016, 03:42 PM

Seal, paint and clear coat firewall.

notsolo · 06-13-2016, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Frugalmeyer

Seal, paint and clear coat firewall.

X2 on making it look easy, Great color choice too...What are your plans for the rear shocks?

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-15-2016, 09:07 PM

notsolo
I purchased the shock relocation kit (lowered trucks) from Performance Online and modified and installed a shock cross member from a 2WD truck.

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-15-2016, 09:26 PM

gringoloco
I'll get some measurements with photos when the frame comes back from blast and paint.

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-20-2016, 10:36 PM

Inside firewall, dash and kick panels painted.

**truckster** · 06-12-2016, 04:32 PM

I know this might be taken as offensive by some, but it's really not meant to be: Why? What I mean is, why take a 4 wheel drive and make it what I would consider to be less capable? I know it's a popular conversion, but being a guy who sold his 2 wheel drive trucks and saved up to buy a 4WD Blazer I always wanted, I have a hard time understanding it. I'm not knocking it, I just would like to understand the reasoning.

And by the way, your skills look to be first-rate. It looks like a great job.

elkniks · 06-23-2016, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

I know this might be taken as offensive by some, but it's really not meant to be: Why? What I mean is, why take a 4 wheel drive and make it what I would consider to be less capable? I know it's a popular conversion, but being a guy who sold his 2 wheel drive trucks and saved up to buy a 4WD Blazer I always wanted, I have a hard time understanding it. I'm not knocking it, I just would like to understand the reasoning.

And by the way, your skills look to be first-rate. It looks like a great job.

I can tell you why I did mine. I bought my Blazer about 20 years ago, fixed all the rust, put on a lot of new sheet metal, went through the whole truck. Lifted it 6" and put it on 35's. Loved it and it looked sweet. It looked so sweet that there was no way that I was going to risk damaging it off road and depending on where you live there may not be much off road even available.

The older I got the lower the truck got (pulled leaves) untill it just sat in the garage on 32's and I never drove it because the ride was horrible and it just was not that fun to drive in my opinion.

Did my conversion last year and I looooove it! Handles great and no more bounce.

NOT ONE PERSON HAS CALLED IT A BRONCO SINCE I LOWERED IT! That there is reason enough.

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-23-2016, 01:33 PM

elkniks

Seaside, Ca! I was stationed at Fort Ord from 1990-1994 when it closed. Do you have a picture of your truck?

elkniks · 06-23-2016, 01:59 PM

I will upload some later. Not a big picture taker. I feel kinda bad for not documenting more to share on the conversion.

When Fort Ord first closed it was kind of abandoned and not locked down yet like it is today. We used to go out there and drive around and explore. We were young and dumb then, lots of ordinance still around then I'm sure!

**Frugalmeyer** · 06-25-2016, 09:44 PM

Engine is ready, will pick up when ready to install.

**truckster** · 06-29-2016, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elkniks

NOT ONE PERSON HAS CALLED IT A BRONCO SINCE I LOWERED IT! That there is reason enough.

Almost thou persuadest me!

Lieferson · 06-30-2016, 01:07 PM

Holy tool boxes! Jealous

Truck will look pretty darn nice when you're finished! Great progress

4oldcars · 06-13-2016, 09:45 AM

To Truckster: same reason some people drive Fords

**truckster** · 06-13-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 4oldcars

To Truckster: same reason some people drive Fords

I hope nobody thinks I'm slamming Frugalmeyer's truck (or anyone else's) because I think he's done a great job on it. And I don't even hate Fords (Mustangs in my Z28's rear view mirror are a favorite sight).

I guess I'll chalk it up to some people like Pepsi and some like Coke, and that's just how it is.

Still, a very nice truck.

**lolife99** · 06-13-2016, 01:38 PM

Probably did the conversion because factory 2wd blazer are CRAZY expensive.
This is definitely the way to do it if you have the skills needed for the conversion.

Big Block · 06-13-2016, 03:05 PM

Not only crazy expensive. Limited supply. Low production numbers to begin with. I have both. Best of both worlds. The 2 wheel drive slammed down hot rod and the 4 wheel drive beach cruiser. Love them both.

gringoloco · 06-14-2016, 10:52 AM

So nice! What's the color?

06-10-2016, 08:33 PM	#1
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. I'll post some pictures of progress during the build.

06-10-2016, 08:49 PM	#2
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Delivered on transport. Attached Images

06-10-2016, 08:59 PM	#3
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Pulling the drivetrain. Attached Images

06-10-2016, 09:11 PM	#4
Beau2a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw WA Posts: 267	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Subscribed. Congrats on the project.

06-11-2016, 01:49 AM	#5
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Pulling the 4WD front suspension. Attached Images

06-11-2016, 01:53 AM	#6
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Installing a 1977 C10 front cross member and suspension. Attached Images

06-11-2016, 05:59 AM	#7
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Making it look easy! From experience, if you are planning on going low, nix the x-member that tied the old spring perches together, as it will cause driveshaft interference. If you have them, please post your measurements for front and t-arm crossmembers, lots of folks ask the question here frequently. Keep up the good work! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

06-12-2016, 03:23 PM	#8
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Touch up original undercoat and paint under body. Attached Images

06-12-2016, 03:42 PM	#9
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Seal, paint and clear coat firewall. Attached Images

06-15-2016, 09:07 PM	#11
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. notsolo I purchased the shock relocation kit (lowered trucks) from Performance Online and modified and installed a shock cross member from a 2WD truck.

06-15-2016, 09:26 PM	#12
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. gringoloco I'll get some measurements with photos when the frame comes back from blast and paint.

06-20-2016, 10:36 PM	#13
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Inside firewall, dash and kick panels painted. Attached Images

06-12-2016, 04:32 PM	#14
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,831	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. I know this might be taken as offensive by some, but it's really not meant to be: Why? What I mean is, why take a 4 wheel drive and make it what I would consider to be less capable? I know it's a popular conversion, but being a guy who sold his 2 wheel drive trucks and saved up to buy a 4WD Blazer I always wanted, I have a hard time understanding it. I'm not knocking it, I just would like to understand the reasoning. And by the way, your skills look to be first-rate. It looks like a great job.

06-23-2016, 01:33 PM	#16
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. elkniks Seaside, Ca! I was stationed at Fort Ord from 1990-1994 when it closed. Do you have a picture of your truck?

06-23-2016, 01:59 PM	#17
elkniks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seaside,CA Posts: 142	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. I will upload some later. Not a big picture taker. I feel kinda bad for not documenting more to share on the conversion. When Fort Ord first closed it was kind of abandoned and not locked down yet like it is today. We used to go out there and drive around and explore. We were young and dumb then, lots of ordinance still around then I'm sure!



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06-25-2016, 09:44 PM	#18
Frugalmeyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 353	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Engine is ready, will pick up when ready to install. Attached Images

06-30-2016, 01:07 PM	#20
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Holy tool boxes! Jealous Truck will look pretty darn nice when you're finished! Great progress __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

06-13-2016, 09:45 AM	#21
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. To Truckster: same reason some people drive Fords __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

06-13-2016, 01:38 PM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Probably did the conversion because factory 2wd blazer are CRAZY expensive. This is definitely the way to do it if you have the skills needed for the conversion. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-13-2016, 03:05 PM	#24
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. Not only crazy expensive. Limited supply. Low production numbers to begin with. I have both. Best of both worlds. The 2 wheel drive slammed down hot rod and the 4 wheel drive beach cruiser. Love them both.

06-14-2016, 10:52 AM	#25
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: 1972 Blazer 4WD to 2WD conversion in Texas. So nice! What's the color? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

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